LIVE LADDER: Panthers secure top spot after final round masterclass — The last round of the 2026 NRL regular season has come to an end and the Panthers have finished atop the ladder.
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Here, foxsports.com.au has you covered with the rundown on how the ladder was finalised.
Analysis: The Panthers bested the Tigers to leapfrog the Warriors.
Analysis: The Roosters’ loss to the Rabbitohs means the Dolphins are guaranteed third place and will play the Warriors in their qualifying final.
Analysis: The Roosters are locked into fourth place and will take on the Panthers in their qualifying final.
Analysis: The Sharks are locked into fifth position despite the loss to Melbourne and will now face North Queensland in week one of the finals. Both teams are in poor form entering September, but one will still be in the fight for the premiership come the semi-finals.
6. SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (34 points, +113)
Analysis: The Rabbitohs are set to host Newcastle in an elimination final.
Analysis: The Knights are guaranteed to finish seventh after South Sydney’s win will face the Rabbitohs in week one of the finals.
8. NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (32 points, -84)
Analysis: The Cowboys finish eighth after their heavy loss to the Raiders and will travel to face the Sharks in week one of the finals.